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Each one of these kids has a piece of my heart. I love them all and couldn't be a prouder #TapTeacher for their success at @dancemakersinc this past weekend! Your Tap Solos, Duet and Trio made quite an impression! L-R/T-B: Savannah Martin (TROUBLE) - 1st Place & Miss Teen 2nd Runner Up Overall High Score & National Workshop Scholarship Recipient / Liam Annes (Regional Workshop Scholarship Recipient) & Dylan Cox (VOTE FOR MR. RHYTHM) - 1st Place / Ivy Anderson (SAY SOMETHING) - 1st Place & Miss Senior 2nd Runner Up Overall High Score & Regional Workshop Scholarship Recipient / Haley Hampton (SAW HER STANDING THERE) - 1st Place & Miss Senior 1st Runner Up Overall High Score & Clifton Dance Project Scholarship Recipient) / Ivy, Haley & Savannah (BOTTOM OF THE RIVER) - 1st Place and Senior Best Of Category / Alyssa Cox (SWING PUNK) - 1st Place & Miss Junior 8th Runner Up Overall High Score / Devon Long (HUSH, LITTLE BABY) - 1st Place & Miss Teen Overall High Score / Maelin Pitcher (HOLD TIGHT) - 1st Place & Miss Junior 2nd Runner Up Overall High Score #LCATour #ILoveTap #NYC #WeaponsOfMassPercussion #FutureTapDancers #TapTheFuture #TapDance (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)

So five months ago, I went into the studio with a song that made me think of my wonderful husband, Aaron. "Who am I? That your eyes, they shine on me?" The joy that his love brings me is immeasurable, and I felt compelled to choreograph something for him. It didn't need to be fancy or loud, because that doesn't represent our love for each other. Today, this completed piece, performed by six of my beautiful tap dancers, will perform again - one of only 4 selected dances, in a final Wrap It Up Ceremony at @dancemakersinc (DanceMakers). I just want to reflect on the roots of where this began. I thank the dancers for bringing this to the stage: the simple, but abundant joy that I feel for someone special! 💜 ORIGINAL POST FROM AUGUST 4th: "Who am I? That your eyes, they shine on me. Ever in the palm of your hands. Eternally." Some days you #Tap for flash. Some days you tap for speed. And some days, you tap for feeling. For #TappyTuesday today, I tap my #Love for @theaaronharley and the joy he brings to my life. #ThisIsYourSong #TapDance #TapInspiration #WeaponsOfMassPercussion #NYC #Broadway #ILoveTap #LCATour

Award Ceremony Magic! So very proud of these kids and all of their hard work at @dancemakersinc competition! #LCATour #ProudTeacherMoment #TapFamily #TapDance @danceconnect1 #ILoveDance (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)

Go Juniors! Go Juniors! Getting ready to #TapItOut at @dancemakersinc today! #LCATour #ILoveTap #ILoveDance #TapDance #IGotRhythm (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)

Congratulations to @_hay_ham_19 and @ivy_anderson99 on your @dancemakersinc scholarship nomination! You are killing it on the #DanceFloor today! #NotJustATapper #LCATour #Fighter #InItToWinIt @danceconnect1 #ILoveDance (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)

Gotta represent! @tapthemap @havetapswilltravel @livinthetaplife @savannahmartin___ @dancemakersinc #LCATour #NYC #ILoveTap #TapDance #TapFamily (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)

Dance Connection Performing Arts Companies are ready to dance!! Good morning from DanceMakers! @dancemakersinc #LCATour (at Dancemakers @ The Hyatt Regency)